'Patience' Review: PBS' Compelling Crime Drama Sets Itself Apart With Authentic Casting and an Exciting Cliffhanger

In the first few minutes ofPatience,PBS' latestcrime drama, a man throws an envelope filled with cash in a bin and later burns himself to death. Although all the clues point to an unsuspicious suicide, leading the local investigative team to put the case to rest, further concerns resurface as an archivist named Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis) gives Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) a file that proves there might be a deeper connection between the victim aforementioned and that of another crime proceeding from years back....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Terry Hurst

'Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae Was the Perfect Jedi Master for 'The Acolyte'

The release of newStar WarsseriesThe Acolyteis nearing, and anew promotional videoreleased on the Disney Plus Korea YouTube channel gives us a closer look at one of the series' Jedi Masters. The character Sol is portrayed byLee Jung-jae, who audience members will recognize from the global phenomenonSquid Game.The Acolyte’s creatorLeslye Headlandknew the actor was the perfect choice for the Jedi Master. The actor’s work inSquid Gameis what brought him to Headland’s attention, leading to him being cast as Sol....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Marcia Johnson

'The Bear' Season 3's Most Important Episode Has Nothing to Do With the Restaurant

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Bear Season 3. The Bearis back in the kitchen for its third season as it continues to mix restaurant culture with rich characters to make a feast for TV fans everywhere. The stakes are high as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and the rest of the staff attempt to keep their dreams afloat now that the restaurant is officially open for business....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · David Park

'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' Ending Explained

Greek filmmakerYorgos Lanthimosis known for his unique style, with multiple Oscar-nominated movies featuring deadpan protagonists and baroque black comedy. With his ninth directed feature,Kinds Of Kindness, releasing on July 14, 2025, many are looking back on Lanthimos' other projects, including his mind-bending 2017 horror-thriller,The Killing of a Sacred Deer. StarringColin Farrell(who also led Lanthimos’The Lobster),Nicole Kidman, andBarry Keoghan,The Killing of a Sacred Deertells the story of a doctor named Steven (Farrell), who introduces his family to a perplexing young man named Martin (Keoghan), and subsequently finds his children falling ill from a mysterious sickness....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1475 words · Benjamin Branch

10 Best David Spade Movies, Ranked

David Spadeis a terrific comedian and actor who frequently falls short of his potential, at least when it comes to feature films. He got his start onSaturday Night Livein the 1990s,earning a reputation for his sarcasm, self-deprecation, and deadpan delivery.He quickly pivoted to film and sitcoms, finding decent commercial success. Although some of his movies were box office hits, Spade is probably at his bestwhen doing stand-up, and his movie roles tend to only hint at the kind of comedy he’s capable of....

July 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · Eric Fernandez

10 Best Picture Winners With the Lowest Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been giving out the Best Picture Oscar since 1929. Over the years, the award quickly became the most prestigious honor in the film industry, which it remains to this day. A grand total of 97 movies (and counting) have proved themselves worthy of the most coveted Oscar, and although a few of them tend to be counted among the greatest films ever made, a few others have received much less critical acclaim....

July 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1643 words · Natasha Hicks

10 Most Polarizing Modern Blockbusters

Most blockbusters are fairly popular among audiences - how else could they achieve those stratospheric numbers if not by having wide appeal? Blockbusters are usually safe, formulaic even, trying to ruffle as few feathers as possible and hoping for smooth sailing to the top of the box office charts. However, some blockbusters don’t have as much luck with audiences. Whether because of their daring, non-conforming plots, controversial casting choices, or changes to their series' otherwise untouchable lores, these blockbusters tried new things, and audiences reacted divisively....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1378 words · Shawn Lopez

10 Most Terrifying Pokémon That Dwell Deep In The Ocean

The ocean has long been a source of power and mystery. Many mysterious creatures live beneath the waves, which have long inspired anumber of mythological creatures.Even to this day, with all the advances made in science, we know more about what is in space than what is at the bottom of the sea. Related:10 Great Thriller Movies That Will Make You Afraid of the Ocean Within the world of Pokémon, which is populated by a myriad of magical creatures of great power, the mystery of the ocean allows many species to live in peace....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Kristy Gomez

22 Years After It Was Controversially Cancelled, ‘Firefly’ Star Reveals Whether She’d Be Up for a Reboot

Originally released on Fox in 2002, the science-fiction series,Firefly, was prematurely martyred after just a single season, truncating what many would soon deem as a show full of potential. The show has since risen to cult status, a great testament to its quality, and is frequently ranked among the best cult shows of modern times. Talks about bringing the show back have swirled around in recent times, with stars includingAlan Tudykhaving their say on the chances....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Megan Robinson MD

25 Best Deserted Island Movies, Ranked

What three things would you take with you to a deserted island? Food? A knife? A good book? This is the age-old question of childhoods past and icebreaker questions on first dates. The answer is always different depending on whom you ask: the survivalist, the romantic, or the person who would simply give up on day one. That’s why deserted island movies are so entertaining to watch. When put in the eye of danger, every human reacts differently....

July 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1798 words · Jimmy Parker

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Director on Creating Mr. Rogers' World

DirectorMarielle Heller(The Diary of a TeenageGirl,Can You Ever Forgive Me?) will deliver a different take on the biopic this fall withA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The film follows Lloyd Vogel (MatthewRhys) a cynical magazine journalist who travels to Pittsburgh to profile the iconic children’s TV show host, Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). Lloyd, who struggles with his own family problems, finds that Rogers' compassion and optimism doesn’t reach the hearts of just the children in his audience but everyone he meets along the way....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · David Roberts

Aardman Animation Only Has Enough Clay For One More Movie

Aardman Animationhas found itself in a situation that’s not as malleable as the clay they used for their films. In fact, that happens to be the issue they’re facing: a lack of clay. Newclay Products, which creates aspecialty clayunavailable anywhere else in the world, closed its doors in March, leaving Aardman to look for another solution, as reported byThe Telegraph. The makers ofWallace and GromitandChicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggetscrambled to buy the last of Newclay Products’ stock to at least finish the films they already had in development....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Karen Hughes

ABC New TV Series Trailers Include Gospel of Kevin, More

Last week, ahead of their upfront presentation today, ABCcancelled and reneweda slew of shows, making room for a new crop this fall. And now, the network has released a few new synopses in addition to the four trailers they sent out last week for these brand-new series in the hopes of getting you excited for their offerings. Although honestly … it’s a bit underwhelming. This new group includes the spiritually-mindedThe Gospel of Kevin, starringJason Ritter, andThe Crossing, starringSteve Zahn(which isyet anothertime-travel show)....

July 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Joseph Murphy